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1. diplomatic adj. 外交的
例句：His father had been in the diplomatic service.
他的父亲曾在外交部门供职。

2. increase vt. 增大;增加;增强
例句：Travel increases one's knowledge of the world.
旅游增进人对世界的了解。

3. pressure n. 压;按;挤;榨
例句：The small box was flattened by the pressure of the heavybook on it.
小盒子被这本厚厚的书压扁了。

4. opposition n.  反对;反抗;对抗
例句：The new tax program met with fierce opposition.
新的征税计划遭到强烈反对。

5. expose vt. 使暴露于;使接触到
例句：They consider it almost a crime to expose children to violence and sex on TV.
他们认为让儿童接触暴力和色情电视节目几乎是一种犯罪行为。

6. challenge vt. 向...挑战
例句：I challenged him to show his proof.
我要他拿出证据。

7. ensure vt. 保证;担保
例句：I can't ensure his being on time.
我不能保证他的准时。

8. compete vi. 竞争;对抗;比赛
例句：We can compete with the best teams.
我们能与最好的队竞争。